A vet will of course examine an injured limb, palpate the joint, watch the dog's gait for abnormalies and then most likely do an x-ray to get an idea of the extent of injury. Sometimes the vet has to do an MRI or even surgery to determine what's going on so I don't think you are going to be able to tell the severity of your dog's injury. I wouldn't give any aspirin or other anti-inflammatory medications you might have left over from a previous prescription given by the vet because you'll just mask the pain and a dog that feels less pain is likely to be more active, thus possibly causing more injury.
Only you can decide if you need to make a visit to the ER clinic but I would definitely limit activity to walking on leash and then only to go potty. No jumping on furniture or other activities.
Hope Jess doesn't have anything serious. Keep us posted.
I always say, "when it doubt, check it out."
Only you can decide if you need to make a visit to the ER clinic but I would definitely limit activity to walking on leash and then only to go potty. No jumping on furniture or other activities.
Hope Jess doesn't have anything serious. Keep us posted.
I always say, "when it doubt, check it out."
